AGRICULTURAL recruitment specialist Mick Hay says he has never seen a more challenging time to fill vacancies in the rural sector, and concedes it is hard to see the situation changing for at least another 12 months.
Key messages for employers trying to fill roles during the current skills shortage in his view include the importance of having a good brand, and being prepared to allow flexible working conditions.
“You don’t have to pay over the top, but you have to pay what is fair and reasonable and have a good brand and be an attractive proposition for the limited pool of…